politics
December 21, 2025
Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel
Law firms representing Google and Apple have reportedly warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter the United States should avoid leaving the country due to longer-than-usual visa processing times.

TL;DR
- Google and Apple law firms advise employees needing visa stamps to avoid international travel.
- Extended visa processing times and unpredictable delays are cited as reasons for the warning.
- Embassies are prioritizing thorough vetting of each visa case.
- Hundreds of Indian professionals have experienced canceled or rescheduled U.S. embassy appointments due to new social media vetting requirements.
- Similar warnings were issued in September concerning a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
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